Case Study: City of Brentwood, MO improves urban forest management with Davey Tree

City of Brentwood, MO improves urban forest management for 8,000 residents with Davey

The City of Brentwood, MO sought a proactive approach to manage its urban forest and address public safety concerns from high-risk trees. With limited in-house forestry expertise, the city partnered with Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG) for professional advice, tree inventories, and a management plan.

Davey implemented a comprehensive solution that included an initial street tree inventory and management plan, followed by on-call services for pruning, removal, planting, and emergency response. Utilizing Davey's TreeKeeper software, the city gained critical insights to prioritize work. This partnership generated political support, leading the Board of Aldermen to approve a budget increase for the Parks Department, allowing for aggressive risk mitigation and replanting.

City of Brentwood, MO